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Biggersville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
95 Population 48/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Biggersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation467 ft (142 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates34.8367°N, 88.5639°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAlcorn County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.2 / 100
Community Resilience28.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 8, 2020.

Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 137 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 144 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 144 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 133 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 131 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 137 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 132 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 60 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 149 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 143 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 143 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 133 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 135 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 139 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 141 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 147 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 143 km
Jan 16, 2009 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee M2.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 202 fatalities, 1,426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 89 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 90 km 72
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 65 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 98 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 54 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 87 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 88 km 6
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 42 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 83 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 61 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 42 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 57 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 94 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 91 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 70 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 55 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 71 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 91 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 84 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 71 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 54 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 87 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 42 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 69 km
2014 C-109 1,863 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.9 in

Biggersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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